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French far-right leader goes on trial

The French far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen has gone on trial for embezzlement in Paris. She and 26 other National Rally party politicians deny misusing European Union funds. Ross Cullen reports. According to the Associated Press, Le Pen denied violating any rules. The veteran politician told journalists that she remained confident. She vowed to present the judges with “extremely serious and extremely solid arguments.″

30 September, 2024

World

Former Pakistani jail deputy superintendent arrested over Khan allegations

Authorities have taken former Adiala Jail deputy superintendent Muhammad Akram into custody on charges of abuse of power and providing undue assistance to former Prime Minister Imran Khan during his imprisonment. Akram, who was removed from his position on June 20, is accused of acting as a communication link between Khan and his aides. Hira Mustafa has more. According to The News International, the arrest of Akram has […]

15 August, 2024

Africa

Nigeria under cost of living pressure: 8 essential reads on rising tensions

By Adejuwon Soyinka, The Conversation In recent times, Nigeria, Africa’s largest democracy, has been under intense pressure. Assailed by rising inflation, food insecurity and the rising cost of fuel and energy, Nigerians have had to endure diminished purchasing power, hunger and youth unrest. These factors have led to agitations by various segments of society, including demands for higher wages by government workers. At The […]

1 August, 2024

Africa

Afrobarometer survey shows democracy at risk

A majority of Africans would support a military takeover if their elected leaders fail to act in their interests, according to a recent Afrobarometer survey. Bloomberg Africa reports that while two-thirds of respondents find military intervention undesirable as a regular form of governance, faith in democracy is waning across the continent amid growing corruption concerns. The survey reveals that despite a decline, 66% of Africans still prefer democracy over other […]

24 July, 2024

Science & Technology

Corruption hurts businesses but digital tools offer the hope of fighting it, say manufacturers in Ghana and Nigeria

Just_Super By Samuel Adomako, University of Birmingham; Joseph Amankwah-Amoah, Durham University; Shlomo Tarba, University of Birmingham, and Zaheer Khan, University of Aberdeen Technology has changed the way the world does business. Mobile and digital payment platforms, blockchain, cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) tools have all driven innovations in recent years. They allow businesses of all sizes to become more efficient and reach new markets. For […]

17 July, 2024

Namibia

Esau allowed to access frozen assets

The former minister of fisheries and marine resources, Bernhardt Esau has succeeded in his bid to have access to his frozen assets, in order to afford his legal fees. A High Court ruling delivered on Wednesday by Judge Beatrix de Jager sets out that Esau shall be allowed access to N.dollars 1 235 738.44 or less to meet his current legal expenses. Judge De Jager also ordered that […]

10 July, 2024

South Africa

South Africa’s healthcare system: eight steps that would get it on the right track

By Lilian Dudley, Stellenbosch University; Catherine Mathews, South African Medical Research Council; Flavia Senkubuge, University of Pretoria; Guinevere Lourens, Stellenbosch University; Leslie London, University of Cape Town, and Sharon Fonn, University of the Witwatersrand South Africa’s healthcare system suffers from widespread problems in its governance. A number of indicators point to this dysfunction. These include the large number of managers in acting positions, frequent […]

8 July, 2024

Africa

The IMF is failing countries like Kenya: why, and what can be done about it

By Danny Bradlow, University of Pretoria The recent Kenyan protests are a warning that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is failing. The public does not think it is helping its member countries manage their economic and financial problems, which are being exacerbated by a rapidly changing global political economy. To be sure, the IMF is not the only cause of Kenya’s problems with raising […]

3 July, 2024

Africa

Hotbed of corruption: Kenya’s elite have captured the state – unrest is inevitable

By Gedion Onyango, London School of Economics and Political Science A strong undercurrent driving the unprecedented anti-tax protests in Kenya is outrage over theft of public resources coupled with the extravagant lifestyles of public servants. There are widespread frustrations that President William Ruto also failed to deliver on his electoral promises to address corruption. He’s even earned a new nickname — “Zakayo”, a reference […]

1 July, 2024